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A review by peedsreads
Wilde in Love by Eloisa James
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I really enjoyed this one and am loving being back in The Wildes of Lindow Castle universe. I thought the personalities of the two leads are what made me love it so much. And it's like a heartthrob/celebrity romance but she was never a fangirl. UGH
Also I thought it was interesting having the FMC be "the it girl." Very Daphne Bridgerton. It's been a while since I read a historical romance that wasn't centered on a wallflower or "spinster." But the "cool girl" façade was well done if unrelatable. It did remind me that what I've loved about the other books in this series is how sapio the connections are (probably not the right word but I'm trying!). Like the characters fall for each other's personalities and character more than just lust. Even in the prequel novella-ish thing which was insta-love because it was shorter, we got to see how the characters really appreciated the other's values, lifestyles, and personality quirks, not just status and appearance.
I think the next book Too Wilde to Wed will go the deepest on this dichotomy. (It's already been set up so beautifully in this first novel.)
BONUS POINTS: for having not one but TWO perilous life-threatening scenes in the final acts. A plot device very common with historical romances that I've missed.
Also I thought it was interesting having the FMC be "the it girl." Very Daphne Bridgerton. It's been a while since I read a historical romance that wasn't centered on a wallflower or "spinster." But the "cool girl" façade was well done if unrelatable. It did remind me that what I've loved about the other books in this series is how sapio the connections are (probably not the right word but I'm trying!). Like the characters fall for each other's personalities and character more than just lust. Even in the prequel novella-ish thing which was insta-love because it was shorter, we got to see how the characters really appreciated the other's values, lifestyles, and personality quirks, not just status and appearance.
I think the next book Too Wilde to Wed will go the deepest on this dichotomy. (It's already been set up so beautifully in this first novel.)
BONUS POINTS: for having not one but TWO perilous life-threatening scenes in the final acts. A plot device very common with historical romances that I've missed.